Journal of Clinical Psychology
September 2018
Christopher R. Berghoff, John P. Forsyth, Timothy R. Ritzert et al.
Evaluate the incremental effects of a computerized values clarification (VC) activity on anxiety symptomology and quality of life over and above establishment of a mindfulness meditation (MM) practice. Anxious participants (N = 120, Female = 86; Mage = 22.26) were randomly assigned to a 2-week, 10-min daily MM practice + control task or a 2-week, 10-min daily MM practice + VC task....
Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society
September 2018
Marcelo C Garcia, Elisa H. Kozasa, Sergio Tufik et al.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of mindfulness and relaxation training for insomnia on insomnia and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Thirty postmenopausal women aged 50 to 65 years, who were not using hormone therapy, and had a diagnosis of insomnia and an apnea-hypopnea index of less than 15, were randomly assigned to two groups: a mindfulness intervention group and a...
Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
August 31, 2018
B. Sivaramappa, Sudheer Deshpande, Joint Director Vyasa Eknath Bhavan Bangalore Karnataka India et al.
3 citations
Aim: To study the effect of Anpanasati Meditation on individuals with moderate depression. Methods: A total of 115 participants who were willing to participate in the study were recruited for the study. Anapanasati meditation was used as an intervention. The participants were divided into two groups experiment and control groups. Experiment group had 59 persons performing Anapanasati meditation...
The Korean Journal of Clinical Psychology
August 31, 2018
Hyun-Ju Cho
1 citation
There has been an increase in the application of meditation to psychotherapy based on research showing that mindfulness meditation helped people improve their mental health and wellbeing as well as change their brain functions. Researchers in Korea have reported that meditation positively influenced clients with diverse psychological problems. However, a few researchers have warned us that...
REVISTA SAÚDE & CIÊNCIA
August 30, 2018
Débora Costa Marques, Maria Juliana de Arruda Queiroga, Francilma Maciel Barros et al.
O câncer é um problema de saúde pública em todo o mundo e muitos dos sobreviventes apresentam comprometimento cognitivo como resultado do tratamento. Neste contexto, a meditação surge como potente ferramenta para diminuir a ansiedade e aumentar o afeto positivo. Desta forma, o presente estudo objetivou avaliar o uso do mindfulness como terapia coadjuvante no câncer. Realizou-se uma revisão...
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
August 30, 2018
Kaitlin A. Harding, Tracy L. Simpson, David J. Kearney
19 citations
Objectives: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are highly comorbid conditions associated with reduced health-related quality of life. Comorbid prevalence is especially high among veterans, ranging from 23% to 51%, but there is limited research on integrative treatments. Design: To improve treatment of comorbid PTSD and IBS, this study examined the impact of...
JAMA Surgery
August 30, 2018
Carter C Lebares, Amy Hershberger, Ekaterina V. Guvva et al.
135 citations
Importance: Among surgical trainees, burnout and distress are prevalent, but mindfulness has been shown to decrease the risk of depression, suicidal ideation, burnout, and overwhelming stress. In other high-stress populations, formal mindfulness training has been shown to improve mental health, yet this approach has not been tried in surgery. Objective: To test the feasibility and acceptability...
THE BANGKOK MEDICAL JOURNAL
August 30, 2018
Pantip Sangprasert, Srimuang Palangrit, Junya Pattaraarchachai et al.
4 citations
OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to examine the effect of slow deep breathing in mindfulness exercises on physical health outcome among hypertensive patients.MATERIALS AND METHODS:Two primary health care units (PCU) were selected as control and intervention groups. Samples were patients aged 35 - 59 years old, diagnosed with stage I hypertension. Both groups received the standard for...
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
August 30, 2018
Effects of Mantra Meditation versus Music Listening on Knee Pain, Function, and Related Outcomes in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis: An Exploratory Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT).
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society
August 29, 2018
Stephanie Fountain-Zaragoza, Nicole A Puccetti, Patrick Whitmoyer et al.
Objectives: Aging is associated with declines in performance on certain laboratory tasks of attentional control. However, older adults tend to report greater mindful, present-moment attention and less mind-wandering (MW) than young adults. For older adults, high levels of these traits may be protective for attentional performance. This study examined age-related differences in global (i.e.,...